Migrant workers to get Moderna vaccine after stock of Pfizer’s first doses runs out: DGHS

Migrant workers will get Moderna Covid-19 vaccine after the stock of Pfizer vaccine ends by today or tomorrow in seven Dhaka hospitals, health directorate officials said today.

"We are preserving second doses of the Pfizer vaccine. When the stock of the vaccine's first doses runs out, migrant workers will get Moderna vaccine and we have available stock for this," Dr Shamsul Alam, a line director of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), said today in a virtual briefing.

He said there is no reason to be concerned about the vaccination, as they have enough stock for now.

He said Moderna vaccines are being administered in all divisional cities and city corporation areas. "Those who have no urgency, please do wait with patience [after registration]. You will get the vaccine without difficulties."

As many migrant workers, who are supposed to fly out soon, are facing difficulties, Dr Shamsul Alam said they were addressing the issue.

He said that no one should come to the vaccination centres without "confirmation SMS".